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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NG 27699-1612
Division of Energy. Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
NOTE: It is recommended that you contact the appropriate Regional Office or the Raleigh Central Office fora PRE.
APPLICATION MEETING to discuss your intentions and address any questions.
1. Name of Mine
Ashton Farm Sand Mine
County
Brunswick River Basin
L.Ll.ry�,\aer
Latitude
thud) (decimal degrees to four
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Longitude (decimal degrees to four
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— -7 96' . 5 3 A?,
places)
2. Name of Applicant
L. M. McLamb & Son Construction Company, Inc.
Applicant Contact
Jimmy Lennon McLamb Consultant Contact
J. Phillip Norris, P.E.
Applicant Email
lenmclemb@Immclamb.00m Consultant Email
[e-mail]
Telephone
910-287-6688 Telephone
910-287-5900
Cell Phone
910-443-7081 Cell Phone
910-471-9638
3 Permanent Address for Receipt of
OHicialMail"
800 Calabash Rd. NW
Calabash, INC 28467
4. Mine Office Address
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5. Mine Manager
Jimmy Lennon McLamb
Mine Manager Email
[e-mail]
Telephone
910-287-6688 Cell Phone
910-443-7081
I certify that all details contained in this permit application are true and correct to the best of our knowledge. We
fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit revocation,
Signature` Date
Print Name pry
Title cnf
'This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the reclamation bond (security) that
corresponds to this site.
"The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
`Signature of company officer required.
G.S. 7451 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit Wthin 60 days of receipt of a complete
application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days follovdng the hearing and the filing of any supplemental Information
required by the Department All questions must be addressed, and all required maps provided before this application can
be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.
RECEIVED
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
NOTE: All the following questions must be thoroughly answered regarding your mining operation for the intended
life of the mine. All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding, detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
1. Answer all the following that apply:
a
701
701
This is an application for a NEW permit.
Indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the permit 19.46
(This is the acreage the new permit fee will be based upon.)
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased?
Acres owned: Acres leased: 19.46
Property owner if leased: Bobby W. Harrelson
This is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit.
Mining Permit Number: Total permitted acreage:
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
YES FINO
If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
FIYES EINO
If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this modification
NOTE: You must complete all of Section F of this application form entitled Notification of Adjoining
Landowners
Of the acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion be affected (i.e.: disturbed, ground cover
removed by the mining operation?
YES FINO
If yes, indicate the acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit
The modification fee is based upon the proposed new affected acreage within the previously
approved permitted boundary plus the proposed total acreage to be added outside the previously
approved permitted boundary.
This is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit.
Mining Permit Number: Total permitted acreage:
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
[phone]
MINING FEE SCHEDULE
A nonrefundable permit application processing fee when filing for a new mining permit, permit modification, or transferred permit is
required as follows:
APPLICATION TYPE
0 — 25 ACRES
26+ ACRES
New Permit Applications
$3,750.00
$5,000.00
Permit Modifications
$750.00
$1,000.00
Permit Transfers
$100.00
$100.00
Annual Operating Fee
$400.00
$400.00
Acres for new permits means the total acreage at the site to be covered by the permit. Acres for modification of permits means the
new affected acres within the previously approved permitted boundary plus the proposed total acreage to be added outside the
previously approved permitted boundary.
2. Name of all materials mined: Sand
3. Mining Method:
❑ Hydraulic Dredge
Dragline & Truck
Other (please explain):
❑ Front-end Loader & Truck ZShovel & Truck
Self -loading Scraper Excavator & Truck
4. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 35
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean seal level, road elevation, etc.) :
Natural Ground
5.
Expected average depth of mine (feet) 35
Has an area at this site been mined in the past?
YES NO ❑^
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted?
6. Estimated life of the operation (years): 20
NOTE: The Department may request clarification on how life of mine was calculated.
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
B. MAPS
1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on sbc (6) copies of a 7.5-minute quadrangle and a county
highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) copies of all mine maps and reclamation maps, must be submitted
with each permit application.
7.5-minute quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C. Geological Survey:
Mailing Address Physical Address
1612 Mail Service Center 512 N. Salisbury St., 5k^ Floor
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Raleigh, NC 27604
Htto:l/portal.ncdenr.org/weblfr/geological home [phone]
County highway maps maybe obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation:
Mailing Address
NCDOT GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1587
http://www.ncdot.rgrtUgis
Physical Address
NCDOT GIS Unit
3401 Cad Sandburg Court
Raleigh, NC 27610
[phone]
2. A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment ponds,
stockpiles, waste piles, processing areas/haul roads, mine excavations and any other major aspect of the mining
operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life of the mining permit. A table/chart similar to the
following will be acceptable:
AFFECTED ACREAGE TABLE:
For new permits, complete only the total affected acreage column.
For modifications, complete all columns.
CATEGORY
CURRENT AFFECTED
ACREAGE
PROPOSED CHANGE TO
AFFECTED ACREAGE
TOTAL AFFECTED
ACREAGE
TailingslSediment Ponds
0.00
N/A
0.00
Stockpiles
0.00
N/A
0.00
Waste piles
0.00
N/A
0.00
Processing Areas/Haul Roads
0.05
N/A
0.05
Mine Excavations
15.97
15.97
Other (Please explain)
3.44
NIA
3.44
Total Affected Acreage
16.02
N/A
16.02
Total Permitted Acreage
19.46
NIA
19.46
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
3. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs, or enlarged topographic maps of
the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on the maps along with their
corresponding (approximate) acreage. Thus, all mine and reclamation maps must denote those activities that
are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit. All maps must be of a scale sufficient to clearly
illustrate the following, at a minimum:
a) Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located including
easements and rights -of -way.
b) Existing or proposed permit boundaries with geographic controls (e.g. metes and bounds, coordinates) labeled
c) Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading
d) Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated)
e) Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations
f) Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas
g) Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas
h) Location and acreage of all processing plants (may be described as to location and distance from mine if
sufficiently far removed)
i) Locations and names of all streams, rivers, and lakes
j) Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds
k) Outline and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads
1) Location of planned and existing on -site buildings
m) Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures
n) Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries
o) Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit
boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary
must be provided on the mine map.
p) Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit
boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river, or other watercourse,
railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is
owned by the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within
1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map(s). NOTE: "Highway" means a road
that has four lanes of travel or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
q) Map legend
1) Applicant name 5) Scale
2) Mine name 6) Symbols used and corresponding names
3) North arrow 7) Date prepared and revised
4) County 8) Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE
MAP SCALE
0 — 49 acres
1" = 50'
50 —199 acres
1" =100'
200+ acres
1" = 200'
NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items.
NOTE: In addition to the above, the maps must also include any site -specific information that is provided in
the answers to the following questions (italicized questions/statements) in this application form. This
application will not be considered complete without all relevant items being adequately addressed on the mine
maps.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1. Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference the sequence
to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
Install property gaffe at mine entrance.
Begin mining operation with permitted areas beginning on the South side of the property and proceeding North.
Material will be mined on an as needed basis.
2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during mining to
prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion control for mine excavation(s), waste
piles, access/mine roads, and process areas), and give a detailed sequence of installation and schedule for
maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erosion control measures on the mine map(s) and
provide typical cross-sections/construction details of each measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required
to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
The proposed excavation site will be surrounded by a 40 to 50 foot wide undisturbed vegetated buffer. Areas
of excavation will be graded to drain IntemaW. No movement of silt is m pected off site or into adjacent
wetlands.
3. A) Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other wastewater handling?
1-1 YES FXINO
If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
B) Will the operation involve discharging fresh or wastewater from the mine or plant as a point discharge to the waters
of the State?
FIYES aN0
If yes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and locate all proposed discharge points (along with their method of
stabilization) on the mine map(s).
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
C) Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table?
AYES FIN0
If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)?
YES ]NO
Estimated withdrawal rate in gallons per day: 500,Q0g GPD
If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Locate all existing wells on the mine
map(s) that lie within 500 feet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or statement
made, including any monitoring well data, well construction data, and current water withdrawal rates. Indicate whether
the proposed mine locale is served by a public water system or private wells.
No adverse affect is mpected due to the distance from existing walls.
D) If you answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or obtained the
appropriate water quality permit(s) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, Stormwater, etc.) from the Stormwater Program. In
addition, the applicant is required to register water use with the Division of Water Resources, Ground Water
Management Branch, if the operation withdraws more than 10,000 gallons per day and needs a capacity use permit
from the Division of Water Resources, Ground Water Management Branch, if the operation lies in a capacity use area
and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
NPDES Permit applied for.
4. A) Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
RYES FX]NO
If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air quality permit issued by the Division of Air Quality
or local governing body.
B) How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
Wafter truck will be used to control dust as needed.
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
5. A) A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-way. It may be an
unexcavated buffer (no excavation, but roadways, berms, and erosion & sedimentation control measures may be
installed within it), an undisturbed buffer (no disturbance within the buffer whatsoever), or a combination of the two,
depending upon the site conditions. Note that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries.
How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-way at
this site? A minimum buffer of 25 feet is recommended, although a wider buffer may be needed depending on site
conditions. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine map(s).
Buffers are shown.
B) A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing activities within the mining
permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless smaller undisturbed buffers can be justified.
Depending on site conditions, a buffer wider than 50 feet may be needed.
How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the mining permit
boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine
map(s).
A 50 foot buffer is provided adjacent to all wetlands.
6. A) Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries during mining.
Minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and minimum 3 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or
flatter for sandy material are generally required unless technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
There is either a 40 foot or 50 foot buffer from the top of any excavation to adjacent properties.
This should be adequate to prevent any slope failure from impacting adjacent properties.
The maximum slope on banks will not exceed 2:1.
B) Provide a cross-section on the mine maps) for all fill slopes (berms, waste piles, overburden disposal areas, etc.),
clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of any benches and/or slope drains (with supporting
design information) if needed, and the method of final stabilization.
See plans: a side slope of 2:1 or flatter will be established.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
C) In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes including specifications
for benching and sloping. Cross -sections for all cut slopes must be provided on the mine map(s).
See plans for ass -section.
D) In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross -sections of the mine
excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety benches and mine benches, and the
expected maximum depth of the excavation.
NIA
7. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwelling, house,
public road, or public, commercial or industrial building from any mine excavation. Locate all such structures on the
mine map if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation.
The mining operation is located at a sufficient distance from any nelghbcdng structure to disallow any
physical harm to them. No blasting or vibratory or vibratory equipment is proposed.
8. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high wall area and when it
will be implemented. Vegetated earthen berms, appropriate fencing and adequate boulder barriers may be acceptable
high wall barricades. A construction detaftross-section and location of each type of barricade to be used must be
indicated on the mine map(s).
A gate will be installed at the entrance to the mine site.
9. Are acid roducing minerals or soils present?
YES RX NO
If yes, how will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles, and waste areas be controlled?
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
10. A) Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening the operation from public view such
as maintaining or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, building berms or other measures. Show the location of all
visual screening on the mine map(s) and provide cross -sections through all proposed berms or proposed spacing,
sizes and species for tree plantings.
A natural 40 foot buffer is provided along all adjacent properties and right of ways.
B) Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park, forest, or
recreation area? If so, how will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be mitigated?
No publicly owned facilities are within miles of the site.
11. Will explosives be used?
YES ❑^ NO
If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical hazard to
persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Depending on the mine's
location to nearby structures, more detailed technical information may be required on the blasting program (such as a
third -party blasting study). Locate the nearest ofisite occupied structure(s) to the proposed excavations) on the mine
map and indicate Its approximate distance to the proposed excavation.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site?
YES ZNO
If yes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill Indicate the
location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
D. RECLAMATION PLAN
1. Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate the
sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This must include the method of reclamation of
settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration or establishment of any permanent
drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. This information must be illustrated
on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information provided on the mine map(s). In addition,
design information, including typical cross -sections, of any permanent channels to be constructed as part of the
reclamation plan and the location(s) of all permanent channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
The area will be reclaimed Infix fresh water lakes. Pit banks will be graded to a 3:1 or flatter slope.
The haul road will remain as access to the lakes.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as part of the reclamation?
IN YES FINO
If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled cross -sections)
through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet, measured from the normal
low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that a shallower water body will be productive and
beneficial at this site.
Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish?
IN YES �NO
If yes, specify species.
Bream, Bass, and Catfish.
3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all completed excavations in rock including what
kind of permanent barricade will be left. Acceptable permanent barricades are appropriate fencing, large boulders
placed end -to -end, etc. Construction details and locations of all permanent barricades must be shown on the
reclamation map.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
4. Indicate the method(s) of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or other such on -site mine waste areas,
including specifications for benching and sloping. Final cross -sections and locations for such areas must be provided
on the reclamation map.
No significant overburden is anticipated.
5. A) Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
No processing facilities or stoc IgIles are planned. The access road will remain for access
to the lake.
B) Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation?
RYES F ]NO
if yes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch line
stabilization.
6. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal, junk machinery, cables, or other such
waste products of mining. (Note definition of refuse in The Mining Act of 1971.)
No off -site generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval from the NC
Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources and either the Division
of Waste Management (DWM) or local governing body. If a disposal permit has been issued by DWM for the
site, a copy of said permit must be attached to this application. All temporary and permanent refuse disposal
areas must be clearly delineated on the mine maps) and reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in
said areas.
No significant amount of waste products are anticipated. Any waste generated will be disposed of off -site
In accordance with applicable Local, State, and Federal Regulations.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
7. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must include
recommendations for year-round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and type of seed, fertilizer,
lime and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding instructions for both permanent and
temporary revegetation. Revegetation utilizing only tree plantings is not acceptable. Recommendations can be sought
from:
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the NC Forest Service, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services;
c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, specialists and
research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest Resources at North Carolina
State University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
e. Private consulting foresters referred by the NC Forest Service, Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services;
I. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
g. N.C. Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation and Reclamation;
h. Others as may be approved by the Department
Lime Rate of Application (tonslacre):
1.5 Tons /AC
Fertilizer Analysis and Rate of Application (Ibslacre): 10-12-10 fertilizer @ 500 Ibis / AC
Seed type(s) and rate(s) of application included year-round seeding schedule (lbslacre):
NOTE: Include legumes
SEED TYPES
SEEDING DATES
SEEDING RATES
Pensocola Bahragram
Serilea pedeza
301WAC
Common Bermuda Grass
101WAC
German Miller
10 WAG
Mulch Type, Rate of Application (lbslacre), and Method of Anchoring:
Other Vegetative Cover(s) Type(s) and Rate(s) of Application Including Seeding Schedule (lbs/acre, treesl
acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc.):
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan
Signature
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Title Professional
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range of $500 to $5, 000
per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the Department to be affected during the
life of the mining permrf. Please insert the approximate acreage, for each aspect of the mining operation, that you intend to affect
during the life of this mining permit (in addition, please insert the appropriate reclamation cost/acre for each category from the
Schedule of Reclamation Costs provided with this application fort) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate your bond
for you based upon your maps and standard reclamation costs:
CATEGORY
AFFECTED
ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
0.00
Stockpiles
0.00
Waste Piles
0.00
Processing Area/Haul Roads
0.05
Mine Excavation
15.97
Other
0.00
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
16.02
TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:
19.46
RECLAMATION
COSTIACRE
Ac.
X
$
Ac.
X
$
Ac.
X
$
Ac.
X
$ 1,800
Ac.
X
$ 500
Ac.
X
$
Ac.
Ac.
RECLAMATION
COST
/Ac. =
$ 0.00
/Ac. =
$ 0.00
/Ac. =
$ 0.00
/Ac. =
$ 90.00
/Ac. =
$ 7,985.00
/Ac. =
$ 0.00
Temporary & Permanent Sedimentation & Erosion Control Measures:
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into proposed/existing
excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures will be needed to prevent offsite
sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage 16.02 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage 0.00 Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ 0.00
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 8,075.00
Inflation Factor:
SUBTOTAL COST LIFE OF MINING OPERATION OR LIFE INFLATION COST
OF LEASE (YEARS)
0.02 X $ 8,075.00 X 20 = $ 3,230.00
Total Reclamation Bond Cost:
TOTAL RECLAMATION BOND COST = SUBTOTAL + INFLATION = $11,300.00
Round down to the nearest $100.00
NOTE: The reclamation bond cannot exceed $1 million per GS 74.54
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
Based upon range of $500 - $5,000 per affected acre
COMMODITY CODES:
SG
Sand and/or Gravel
GS
Gemstone
Borrow
Borrow/fill dirt
CS
Crushed Stone
OT
Other
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
[phone]
DS
Dimension Stone
PF
Pyrophyllite
CL
Clay/Shale
FS
Feldspar
OL
Olivine
PE
Peat
MI
Mica
KY
Kyanite/Sillimanite/Andalusite
AU
Gold
LI
Lithium
PH
Phosphate
TI
Titanium
TYPE
T/S PONDS
STOCKPILES
WASTE PILES
P. AREARR.
MINE EXCAVATION
$500/ac. (L)
$500/ac. (L)
SG, GS, Borrow
$1800/ac.
$2000/ac.
$1800/ac.
1500 (FI)
2000 (PD)
CS, DS, FS, MI, LI,
500 (L)
1800
2000
2000
500 (L)
PF, OL, KY
1500 (A)
2500 (PD)
1000 (L)
2000 (L)
PH
2500
5000
5000
2500(FI)
5000 (PD)
1000 (L)
2000 (L)
CL
2500
5000
5000
2500 (FI)
3700 (PD)
1000(L)
2000 (L)
PE, AU, TI, OT
2500
3000
3500
2500 (FI)
5000 (PD)
(L) = Reclamation to a lake and revegetating side slopes
(FI) = Reclamation by filling in and revegetating
(PD) = Reclamation by grading for positive drainage & revegetating
AS PER NCAC 15A 5B.0003, IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE BOND AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE BOND CALCULATION
WORKSHEET, YOU MAY SUBMIT AN ESTIMATE OF RECLAMATION COSTS FROM A THIRD -PARTY CONTRACTOR.
SAID ESTIMATE MUST BE PROVIDED WITHIN 30 DAYS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Mining Program,1612 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
ALL ESTIMATES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, AS A MINIMUM:
• FINAL GRADING COSTS PER ACRE
• LIME AND FERTILIZER COSTS PER ACRE
• YEAR-ROUND SEEDING MIXTURE COSTS PER ACRE (FROM APPROVED REVEGETATION PLAN IN
APPLICATIONIPERMIT DOCUMENT)
• MULCH AND ANCHORING COSTS PER ACRE
• ANY OTHER RECLAMATION COSTS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
FOR THE SITE IN QUESTION
YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OF THE DIRECTOR'S FINAL BOND DETERMINATION.
Revised September 21, 2021 Page 115

NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail, return receipt
requested, to;
(1) the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located as
indicated on the mine map(s);
(2) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an
adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of
tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on
the mine map(s); and
(3) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary
which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river, or other watercourse, railroad track,
or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor
of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the
mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s). "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel or less
and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
The only exception to the above method of giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in advance by the Director,
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources.
A copy of a tax map (or other alternative acceptable to the Department) must be mailed with the completed "Notice" form (the
proposed overall permit boundaries and the names and locations of all owners of record of lands adjoining said
boundaries must be clearly denoted on the tax map).
The "Affidavit of Notification" attached to this application must be completed, notarized and submitted to the Department, with the
remainder of the completed application form before the application will be considered complete.
NOTES:
THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING PERMITS AND ALL MODIFICATIONS
OF A MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE PERMITTED AREA, AS REQUIRED BY NCGS 74-50(b1).
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION'
Revised September 21, 2021 Page 116

NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
L.M. McLamb & Son Construction Company, Inc. has applied on 03/24/2022
(Applicant Name)
(Date)
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
[phone]
to the Division of Energy,
Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality,1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
RX a new surface mining permit,
F-1 a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or
F-1 a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance in
the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) may be submitted by the applicant to allow
disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining landowners.
The applicant proposes to mine
miles North
(Direction)
in Brunswick
Sand
(Mineral, Ore)
on 19.46
(Number)
acres located 1.50
(Number)
of Longwood offrnear road Longwood Rd. (SR 1321)
(Nearest town)
County.
(Number, Name)
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER
NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bi), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the Department, to notify all
owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or
leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the Department at the above address
within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department
determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day
comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as
well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regarding the specifics of the proposed mining activity, please contact the
applicant at the following telephone number: Phil Norris [phone]
For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the Mining Program staff at [phone]. Please note that
the Department will consider any relevant written comments/documentation within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the
application review process until a final decision is made on the application.
Ashton Farms, LLC / Bobby W. Harrelson, Manager
115 N. Third St, Suite 300, Wilmington, NC 284014086
Addressee/Owner of Record's Name and Address
03/24/2022
Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record
L.M. McLamb & Son Construction Company, Inc/ Jimmy Lennon McLamb
Name of Applicant. Include Contact Person & Company Name, if Applicable
800 McLamb Rd., Calabash, NC 28467
Address of Applicant
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
Jimmy Lennon McLamb , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for a
new Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the N.C. Department of
Environmental Quality, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the following are all known owners of record, both public and
private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased
by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within
1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or
registered mail, return receipt requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a
form provided by the Department:
Adjoining
list If necessary.
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the
permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail,
return receipt requested, to said office at the following address:
County Manager, Steve Stone P.O. Box 249, Bolivia, NC 28422
Chief Administrative Officer Name Address
(i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.)
The above attestation was made by me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory to the Department that a reasonable effort
has been made to notify all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine
tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and the chief
administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located in compliance with N.C.G.S.
74-50(bl) anj_lr,,A NCAC 5B .0004(d). I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing
showin th bove m es caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
Si u of Applicant or Agent Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of Applicant L.M. McLamb & Son Construction Company, Inc,
Title
((o'�ffpperson executing
Affidavit President
1, tI�1a+ +^� ` - a Notary Public The County of Q rLH-v-4. -Lel—
State of North Carolina, do hereby ce that Jimmy Lennon McLamb appeared before me this
day and under oath acknowledged that the
ii alIbove Affidavit was made by him/her. eeeee',NA/PI
Witness and and notarial seal, this � day of W+b 20a "l ••••`Q N•••""'' O.,
e
Notary: P- Mya"ca
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Map Label / Parcel # Parcel Owner
1) 16200025 PETCH RICHARD O
2) 1620002406 P O BOX 267
LONGWOOD, NC 28452
8)1620002408 MILLER RUSSELL WAYNE
9)16200023 MILLER DAWN LYNN
3370 DREW BRANCH CT NW
WARD RALPH W
3008 LONGWOOD RD NW
12) 14600032 ASH, NC 28420-3002
TRIPP HAROLD DAVE
PO BOX 126
ASH, NC 28420-0126
15) 146MA04201
16)1460003204
17)1460003201
18)1460003202
19)1460003203
20) 146MA001
21) 146MA002
22) 146MA003
23) 146MA004
24) 146MA005
25) 146MA006
26) 146MA007
27) 146MA008
28) 146MA009
ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
ASHTON FARMS SAND MINE
29) 146MA010
30) 146MAO11
31) 146MA012
32) 146MAO13
33) 146MA014
34) 146MAO15
35) 146MAO15
36) 146MAO17
37) 146MAO18
38) 146MAO19
39) 146MA020
40) 146MA021
41) 146MA022
42) 146MA023
Map Label /Parcel # Parcel Owner
3)1620002402
4)1620002411
5) 1620002402
6)16200024
7)1620002412
10) 1620002405
11)1620002404
13)1460003306
14) 1620002409
14B) 162002410
43) 146MA024
44) 146MA025
45) 146MA026
46) 146MA027
47) 146MA027
48) 146MA028
49) 146MA029
50) 146MA030
51) 146MA031
52) 146MA032
53) 146MA033
54) 146MA034
55) 146MA035
56) 146MA036
WARD THOMAS D
2648 LONGWOOD RD NW
ASH, NC 28420
BENTON MARTHA WARD
2714 LONGWOOD RD NW
ASH, NC 28420
TRIPP HAROLD DAVE
PO BOX 126
ASH, NC 28420-0126
TRIPP HAROLD DAVE
PO BOX 126
ASH, NC 28420-0126
57) 146MA037
58) 146MA038
59) 146MA039
60) 146MA040
61) 146MA041
62) 146MA042

NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or Its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our lands or operation
during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections or investigations as may be reasonably
required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to G.S. 74-56.
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on the land as may be
reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary In order to carry out reclamation which the
operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S. 74-59.
LANDOWNER:
Signature
Print Name
Body W. Harrelson
Title (if applicable)
Manager
Company (if applicable)
Ashton Farms, LLC
Address
115 N. Third St., Suite 300
Wilmington, NC 28401-4086
Telephone
Date Signed
APPLICANT:
Signature'
Print Name ,krhnyrennbn McLamb
Title President
Company L.M. McLamb & Son Construction Company, Inc.
Mine Name Ashton Farm Sand Mine
Telephone [phone]
Date Signed
'Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at [phone],
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